I got an email that was supposedly from Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr's Chief of Staff Kenneth A. Edmonds. In checking online to learn more about Edmonds, I discovered his salary, and that VP Dick Cheney's senior staff salaries are hidden from the public.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Report: Small online news sites more proven than large ones » VentureBeat
Report: Small online news sites more proven than large ones » VentureBeat: “The report uses long tail economics to show how small sites can do well by achieving greater distribution among a niche readership. Because operating costs are so low, these sites can still manage to be successful despite lower rates of advertising revenue. The report describes the revenue model for independent blogs and news sites and it offers, as an example, a news site with 1 million unique visitors a month which generates $1.5 million in annual revenues assuming a $2 CPM (cost per thousand user impressions) rate.”
No Steve Jobs in 2009: Apple Announces Its Last Year at Macworld
Apple Announces Its Last Year at MacworldFrom Apple's website: “CUPERTINO, California—December 16, 2008—Apple® today announced that this year is the last year the company will exhibit at Macworld Expo. Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, will deliver the opening keynote for this year’s Macworld Conference & Expo, and it will be Apple’s last keynote at the show. The keynote address will be held at Moscone West on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Macworld will be held at San Francisco’s Moscone Center January 5-9, 2009.”
-- This is definitely the end of an era. I can't imagine anyone getting up at 4 AM to hear Phillip Schiller speak in the morning. I can't help but wonder what the real story here is.
-- This is definitely the end of an era. I can't imagine anyone getting up at 4 AM to hear Phillip Schiller speak in the morning. I can't help but wonder what the real story here is.
National Journal Online -- Lost in Transition -- E-Government Ball Already Rolling At Commerce
National Journal Online -- Lost in Transition -- E-Government Ball Already Rolling At Commerce: “If Barack Obama wants to prioritize e-government, he might look to the Commerce Department, which has quietly gained a reputation for being one of the most Web-savvy departments in the federal government.
Commerce has long been viewed as a sprawling, almost ungovernable bureaucracy, but over the last few years it has seen significant advances in areas both small (online video) and large (the 2010 census).
"I think the Commerce Department has been aggressive and progressive," said Arnold Jackson, associate director for the 2010 census.”
Commerce has long been viewed as a sprawling, almost ungovernable bureaucracy, but over the last few years it has seen significant advances in areas both small (online video) and large (the 2010 census).
"I think the Commerce Department has been aggressive and progressive," said Arnold Jackson, associate director for the 2010 census.”
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Statement by Chief of Staff for Congressman Jackson - Kenneth Edmonds
I just received this direct email from Kenneth Edmonds, the spokesperson for Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.:
That's confirmed. Kenneth Edmonds is Chief of Staff for Congressman Jackson. But he sent the email via richmondgrouponline.com.
But I can't find a direct connection between the two. In other words, was this actually Kenneth Edmonds who sent the email? No. The bottom of the email lists Kenneth Johnson as having sent it, not Edmonds. It's harmless to be sure, but it would have been better to send out something that looks more official than this.
"As a responsible citizen and elected official, Congressman Jackson has in the past provided information to federal authorities regarding his personal knowledge of perceived corruption and governmental misconduct.This was completely unrelated to the current federal investigation regarding the U.S. Senate appointment. And it is absolutely inaccurate to describe the Congressman as an informant."
Kenneth Edmonds, spokesman for Congressman Jackson.
That's confirmed. Kenneth Edmonds is Chief of Staff for Congressman Jackson. But he sent the email via richmondgrouponline.com.
But I can't find a direct connection between the two. In other words, was this actually Kenneth Edmonds who sent the email? No. The bottom of the email lists Kenneth Johnson as having sent it, not Edmonds. It's harmless to be sure, but it would have been better to send out something that looks more official than this.
Dan Wetzel's Great Column On Tony Dungy and The Colts
Latest playoff push a rough ride for Dungy, Colts - NFL - Yahoo! Sports: “Through all the high-scoring victories, bids for a perfect season, wild comebacks, crazed finishes, playoff disappointments and, eventually, a Super Bowl triumph, the enduring image of Tony Dungy is one of calm.”
-- The column captures Tony's persona, but should -- does not -- mention his belief in Christ.
-- The column captures Tony's persona, but should -- does not -- mention his belief in Christ.
Mike Silver Says Zorn throws himself under the bus - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Zorn throws himself under the bus - NFL - Yahoo! SportsMike Sliver: “Jim Zorn, I’m rooting for you. I really am. I resolved back in February to give you a chance as an out-of-the-box hire, and I hope you survive to coach a second year with the Redskins.
But could you kindly stop bleeding all over the place?”
Knowing Sil, I can actually hear him saying that!
But could you kindly stop bleeding all over the place?”
Knowing Sil, I can actually hear him saying that!
NY GIANTS ADD A WIDEOUT - ProFootballTalk.com
ProFootballTalk.com - GIANTS ADD A WIDEOUT: “The New York Giants will sign receiver Derek Hagan, according to Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.
Hagan was cut earlier this year by the Dolphins. Though he’s had several tryouts, he had not been re-signed.
Plagued by a problem holding onto the ball, the Fins finally gave up on the former first-day draft pick in November.
The Giants need help at the position given the absence of Plaxico Burress. The problem is that Burress can be properly replaced only by a receiver who draws double coverage (or more) everywhere he goes.”
Hagan was cut earlier this year by the Dolphins. Though he’s had several tryouts, he had not been re-signed.
Plagued by a problem holding onto the ball, the Fins finally gave up on the former first-day draft pick in November.
The Giants need help at the position given the absence of Plaxico Burress. The problem is that Burress can be properly replaced only by a receiver who draws double coverage (or more) everywhere he goes.”
Atlanta MARTA Transit warns of big fare hikes, major cuts | ajc.com
MARTA warns of big fare hikes, major cuts | ajc.com: “MARTA’s top administrator on Monday warned of steep fare hikes and drastic cuts in passenger services if the transit agency cannot find more revenue sources to make up for a projected $60 million revenue shortfall.
“We are talking about a Draconian — unbelievably Draconian — reduction in service,” said MARTA general manager Beverly Scott. “There is not enough stuff that one can touch where you can, in fact, wind up making up those kinds of sharp decreases.”
Scott’s remarks followed a MARTA board meeting during which the panel approved a series of proposals to alleviate the crisis.
The agency began its fiscal year in July expecting a $30 million shortfall. In September, the Georgia State Economic Forecasting Center projected that MARTA was facing an additional $30 million revenue shortfall by the end of the current fiscal year in July 2009, and a $634 million shortfall over the next decade.”
“We are talking about a Draconian — unbelievably Draconian — reduction in service,” said MARTA general manager Beverly Scott. “There is not enough stuff that one can touch where you can, in fact, wind up making up those kinds of sharp decreases.”
Scott’s remarks followed a MARTA board meeting during which the panel approved a series of proposals to alleviate the crisis.
The agency began its fiscal year in July expecting a $30 million shortfall. In September, the Georgia State Economic Forecasting Center projected that MARTA was facing an additional $30 million revenue shortfall by the end of the current fiscal year in July 2009, and a $634 million shortfall over the next decade.”
Diane Feinstein gets nod to chair intelligence panel - SF Gate
Feinstein gets nod to chair intelligence panel: “California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has been tapped as the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday, a post that would give her immense clout over U.S. intelligence agencies and the power to shape policies on wiretapping and the treatment of detainees.
Feinstein's promotion was welcome news for other state Democrats, as well as Republicans who plan to run for governor in 2010. The 75-year-old senator has flirted with the idea of running for governor but has told friends and allies she would be unlikely to make a bid if she got the top post on the intelligence panel.
She would be the first woman to lead the committee in its 32-year history.”
--- That paves the way for a gubenatorial battle between SF Mayor Gavin Newsom and Cal AG Jerry Brown.
Feinstein's promotion was welcome news for other state Democrats, as well as Republicans who plan to run for governor in 2010. The 75-year-old senator has flirted with the idea of running for governor but has told friends and allies she would be unlikely to make a bid if she got the top post on the intelligence panel.
She would be the first woman to lead the committee in its 32-year history.”
--- That paves the way for a gubenatorial battle between SF Mayor Gavin Newsom and Cal AG Jerry Brown.
GOV PROPOSES NEW BUDGET FOR NEW YORK - New York Post
GOV PROPOSES NEW BUDGET FOR NEW YORK - New York Post: “Gov. Paterson's proposed $121.1 billion budget includes wacky taxes on items ranging from luxury goods to downloaded music, movies and games from the Internet.
The plan also calls a massive 14 percent hike to public college tuition, slashing school aid by 3.3 percent, layoffs, higher fees for motor vehicles and fishing and allowing wine to be sold in grocery stores.”
-- NO! How is the Internet tax to be enforced? What if one blocks their IP address?
The plan also calls a massive 14 percent hike to public college tuition, slashing school aid by 3.3 percent, layoffs, higher fees for motor vehicles and fishing and allowing wine to be sold in grocery stores.”
-- NO! How is the Internet tax to be enforced? What if one blocks their IP address?
TIME Lists Cons of Caroline Kennedy's Senatorial Interest - TIME
Swampland - TIME.com » Blog Archive Caroline Kennedy, Nine Enemies and One Ingrate «: “Then we can look at all the reasons that Caroline Kennedy (Schlossberg now, apparently, optional) may not be ideal. For starters, she is much less well known in New York Democratic circles than either her late brother, John Jr., or her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Judith Hope, the former state Democratic chair told me last week, "Recognizing her obvious qualities, I think Caroline is just an unknown quantity to many of us, and to the general public." Her other hazards: She has scant professional experience outside of book writing and fundraising, has yet to demonstrate the workaholic grit of the seat's current occupant, Hillary Clinton, and has shown herself at several occasions to be an underwhelming speaker. Finally, as Joe points out, we are entering an age of relative meritocracy and anti-dynasty, a trend that is only highlighted by the Blagojevich scandal.”
-- TIME makes good points, but the one matter -- fundraising -- sticks out as an advantage she brings to the table. Plus she has a wealth of contacts in and out of government. It's good to survey the field, however.
-- TIME makes good points, but the one matter -- fundraising -- sticks out as an advantage she brings to the table. Plus she has a wealth of contacts in and out of government. It's good to survey the field, however.
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